Allopurinol Prescribing at CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
3,365
Total Quantity
115.3K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+226.5%

CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,365 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,547 to the NHS. This is 226.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
295

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,365
Total Quantity115,264
Total NHS Cost£2,547
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+226.5%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,365 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+226.5% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.